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Xi Jinping approves new round of aid from the People's Republic of China to Cuba
Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The President of the People's Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, approved a new round of aid to Cuba that includes emergency financial assistance valued at 80 million dollars for the acquisition of electrical equipment and other urgent needs that the country has, as well as a donation of 60,000 tons of rice. The Chinese ambassador to Cuba, Hu

The Left Chapter
Jan 212 min read


14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam begins in Hanoi
Image via news video screenshot Various Sources The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened on January 20, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi. The congress is the country's most significant political event, held every five years to determine the party's national leadership and strategic direction for the following term. It began with an appeal for unity, discipline, and determination to guide the nation into a new phase o

The Left Chapter
Jan 202 min read


Communist Parties of Cuba and China Hold Seventh Theoretical Seminar
Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The Communist Parties of Cuba (PCC) and China (CPC) met in Beijing on Thursday for the VII theoretical seminar between the two parties, focusing on the practices and experiences related to advancing socialist modernization through scientific development planning. Gladys Martínez, a member of the Political Bureau and the first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the PCC in Artemisa, emphasized

The Left Chapter
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Hunan and Artemisa strengthen regional ties between China and Cuba
Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Cuba and China are strengthening their regional ties today with the visit of Gladys Martinez, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the first secretary of the Provincial Committee in Artemisa. She met with Shen Xiaoming, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Secretary in Hunan, and both emphasized the robust friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. Martínez and S

The Left Chapter
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Cuba participates in the Hongting Forum on the proposed 15th Five-Year Plan in China
Images via the PCC By Katherin Hormigó Rubio, translated from the Spanish "The successes of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and the endorsement of the CPC Central Committee's proposal for drafting the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) confirm the unity and effective governance of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by General Secretary Xi Jinping." Alberto Blanco Silva, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to China, said this durin

The Left Chapter
Nov 9, 20254 min read


The Five-Year Plan of a Beautiful China
Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China -- image via X By Biljana Vankovska Just days before the second round of local elections in Macedonia, everyone here seems obsessed with one question: who will control the municipalities —and through them, control us? Power in this country flows like a pyramid: from Vodno (the president’s office) to Ilindenska (the government’s building), and down to every local council. My local readers will

The Left Chapter
Nov 4, 20255 min read


Communist Party of China concludes Central Committee session with adoption of 15th five-year plan
The goals set by the Central Committee of the CPC for the plan include achieving scientific and technological self reliance and further improving the quality of life for the common people Image of the session via the Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States on Facebook By Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on Thursday, October 23, after adopting recomme

The Left Chapter
Oct 27, 20253 min read


US threats can’t stop our growing relations with Central America: China reacts to visa restrictions
The US has imposed visa restrictions on Central American nationals for their links with China in its latest move to pressure countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to break ties with the Asian powerhouse. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun -- image via the Chinese MFA By Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday, October 21, that his country has formally lodged serious protests a

The Left Chapter
Oct 24, 20253 min read


Communist Party of Swaziland: Perspectives on the Taiwan Question in Swaziland
A representative of King Mswati III and the Taiwanese ambassador at a celebration on October 8 -- image via X Communist Party of Swaziland's (CPS) Perspectives on the Taiwan Question in Swaziland Overview of the Taiwan Question The Taiwan question is a significant geopolitical issue that has persisted since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949. The island of Taiwan operates under its own government, known as the Republic of China (ROC), while the mainland is governed by t

The Left Chapter
Oct 23, 20255 min read


Communist Party of China delegation visits Cuba
Li Zongyuan's presence demonstrates the strong relations between the two parties. They confirmed their commitment to advancing the implementation of the consensus reached between Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and Xi Jinping. Image via the PCC By Dayán González Ramírez, translated from the Spanish On October 20, at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and the Secretary of Organizati

The Left Chapter
Oct 22, 20253 min read


People’s Republic of China turns 76: What stage is Chinese socialism in?
Xi Jinping announces the discussion of the 15th Five-Year Plan as the country concludes a cycle focused on quality development. Image via...

The Left Chapter
Oct 4, 20253 min read


Historic Meeting of the Communist Party of China with Levica in Skopje
Images via Levica The Macedonian Levica (The Left) party has issued a press release regarding a significant and historic diplomatic...

The Left Chapter
May 22, 20251 min read


Hunan Communist Party leader visits Cuba
Photo: Vladimir Molina Espada By the International Relations Department of the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish...
Michael Laxer
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Communist Party of Vietnam receives congratulatory messages from around the world
Messages came from the People's Republic of China, Cuba, Belarus, the DPRK, France, the USA, India, Laos, Russia and many other countries...
Michael Laxer
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Communist Parties of Cuba and China hold their VI Theoretical Seminar
Images via the PCC By Dayán González Ramírez, translated from the Spanish Cuba and China are reliable friends and good comrades who...
Michael Laxer
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Communist Party of China delegation visit to Cuba deepens ties between the two countries
All images via the PCC By Dayán González Ramírez, translated from the Spanish Member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of...
Michael Laxer
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Red Review #108 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from Cuba, Swaziland, the UK, Peru, the USA, South Korea, Spain, India, Guatemala and elsewhere. Cuban President Miguel...
Michael Laxer
Jul 26, 20239 min read


Daily LIFT #921
Chairman Mao making a speech at the plenary session of the Ninth National Congress of the Communist Party of China on April 14, 1969 --...
Michael Laxer
Apr 15, 20231 min read


Red Review #89 -- International Left and Labour News
With news from the People's Republic of China, Greece, South Africa, the UK, the DPRK, South Korea and elsewhere. Closing of the first...
Michael Laxer
Mar 14, 20237 min read


Attempted Coup in Brazil: Red Review New Year Edition -- International Left and Labour News
With news from the People's Republic of China, Cuba, the DPRK, the USA and elsewhere. There is a section related to the attempted far...
Michael Laxer
Jan 10, 202319 min read
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